Mexi-Mac Skillet
This dish really saves time because it eliminates the need to precook the pasta and makes a family-pleasing supper in minutes! “This is the tastiest and quickest recipe I have,” writes Maurane Ramsey from Fort Wayne, Indiana. “It’s one of my husband’s favorites!”5 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
- 1/2 cup water
- 1-1/4 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2/3 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Directions
- In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef and
- onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes,
- tomato sauce, corn, water, chili powder, oregano and salt.
- Bring to a boil; stir in macaroni. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for
- 18-22 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Yield: 5 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 283 calories, 11 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 55 mg cholesterol, 716 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber,